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Katherine CarrollThe New York City Department of Environmental Protection says it has received a waver allowing it to continue to deliver unfiltered drinking water from upstate sources. The department announced Thursday the 10-year waiver from the state to deliver drinking water from its Catskill and Delaware systems. The systems make up the largest unfiltered water supply in the United States. New York City has pledged $1 billion over 10 years to protect upstate reservoirs.New York City Receives Waiver To Protect Upstate Water Sources http://wamc.org/post/new-york-city-receives-waiver-protect-upstate-water-sources
177371 as http://wamc.orgFri, 29 Dec 2017 11:59:53 +0000New York City Receives Waiver To Protect Upstate Water Sources Jim LevulisMost people in America enjoy the luxury of washing waste down the drain or flushing it away in a toilet. But once it leaves the home, office or school, where does it go? What happens to it? In the latest installment of our infrastructure series, WAMC’s Jim Levulis explores the complex wastewater treatment industry.Infrastructure Series: Wastewater Treatmenthttp://wamc.org/post/infrastructure-series-wastewater-treatment
175937 as http://wamc.orgSun, 17 Dec 2017 17:20:00 +0000Infrastructure Series: Wastewater TreatmentJoe DonahueJeff Goodell is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and the author of five books, including How to Cool the Planet: Geoengineering and the Audacious Quest to Fix Earth's Climate, which won the 2011 Grantham Prize Award of Special Merit. Goodell's previous books include Sunnyvale, a memoir about growing up in Silicon Valley, which was a New York Times Notable Book, and Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future. His new book, is The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World and he will discuss it at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY tonight and at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT on Friday.Jeff Goodell To Discuss Rising Seas And Sinking Cities At Both Northshire Locationshttp://wamc.org/post/jeff-goodell-discuss-rising-seas-and-sinking-cities-both-northshire-locations
173248 as http://wamc.orgThu, 26 Oct 2017 14:35:00 +0000Jeff Goodell To Discuss Rising Seas And Sinking Cities At Both Northshire LocationsSarah LaDukeSculptureNow’s 2017 outdoor exhibition at The Mount in Lenox, MA is entitled, Nexus. It is on view through October 31st. SculptureNow offers free guided tours to the general public, students, and vision-impaired visitors and their exhibitions provide opportunities for sculptors to develop their careers. This year there are 30 works on display in and around Edith Wharton’s historic home and gardens. We spoke with three participating artists about their pieces, Setsuko Winchester , William Carlson , and David Teeple . There will be an artist guided tour on October 15th at 1:30 p.m.Nexus: SculptureNow At The Mounthttp://wamc.org/post/nexus-sculpturenow-mount
171828 as http://wamc.orgWed, 04 Oct 2017 15:34:00 +0000Nexus: SculptureNow At The MountAlan ChartockThe Capital Region has experienced many recent water infrastructure failures. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20 th district, speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock about his ongoing water tour.Congressional Corner With Paul Tonkohttp://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-paul-tonko-79
160448 as http://wamc.orgWed, 12 Apr 2017 14:50:00 +0000Congressional Corner With Paul TonkoJoe DonahueFrom the California drought, to the Oroville Dam flood, to the drilling of the Dakota Access Pipeline - environmental and humanitarian issues are at the forefront of conversation as the new administration takes the helm. Water problems in the Western United States are just the tip of the iceberg, and they can seem tantalizingly easy to solve: just turn off the fountains at the Bellagio, stop selling hay to China, ban golf, cut down the almond trees, and remove the lawyers the equation. In Where The Water Goes: Life And Death Along The Colorado River , New Yorker writer David Owen takes a closer look at a vast man-made ecosystem around the Colorado River that is far more complex and interesting than the headlines let on.Life And Death Along The Colorado Riverhttp://wamc.org/post/life-and-death-along-colorado-river
160524 as http://wamc.orgWed, 12 Apr 2017 14:35:00 +0000Life And Death Along The Colorado RiverAlan ChartockOur region has several communities grappling with contaminated water. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat from the 18 th district, wraps up his discussion with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.Congressional Corner With Sean Patrick Maloneyhttp://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-sean-patrick-maloney-53
150670 as http://wamc.orgWed, 02 Nov 2016 14:50:00 +0000Congressional Corner With Sean Patrick MaloneyLucas WillardElevated concentrations of lead are being found in school districts across New York. In the Capital Region, traces were recently discovered in Scotia, Bethlehem, Vorheesvillle and others following the latest mandatory testing. Last spring, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law requiring public school districts to test for lead by October 31st.Lead Testing Continues In New York Schools Until October 31sthttp://wamc.org/post/lead-testing-continues-new-york-schools-until-october-31st
150114 as http://wamc.orgFri, 21 Oct 2016 16:27:19 +0000Lead Testing Continues In New York Schools Until October 31stJoe DonahueOver the past decade a new and controversial energy extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has rocketed to the forefront of U.S. energy production. With fracking, millions of gallons of water, dangerous chemicals, and sand are injected under high pressure deep into the earth, fracturing hard rock to release oil and gas. Wenonah Hauter, one of the nation’s leading public interest advocates, argues that the rush to fracking is dangerous to the environment and treacherous to human health. Frackopoly describes how the fracking industry began; the technologies that make it possible; and the destruction and poisoning of clean water sources and the release of harmful radiation from deep inside shale deposits, creating what the author calls “sacrifice zones” across the American landscape.Frackopoly: The Battle For The Future Of Energy And The Environment By Wenonah Hauterhttp://wamc.org/post/frackopoly-battle-future-energy-and-environment-wenonah-hauter
147474 as http://wamc.orgThu, 08 Sep 2016 15:33:00 +0000Frackopoly: The Battle For The Future Of Energy And The Environment By Wenonah HauterJoe DonahueWater scarcity is on everyone's mind. Long taken for granted, water availability has entered the realm of economics, politics, and people's food and lifestyle choices. But as anxiety mounts - even as a swath of California farmland has been left fallow and extremist groups worldwide exploit the desperation of people losing livelihoods to desertification - many are finding new routes to water security with key implications for food access, economic resilience, and climate change. Water does not perish, nor require millions of years to form as do fossil fuels. However, water is always on the move. In Water in Plain Sight , Judith D. Schwartz presents a refreshing perspective on water that transcends zero-sum thinking.Water In Plain Sight: Hope For A Thirsty Worldhttp://wamc.org/post/water-plain-sight-hope-thirsty-world
144592 as http://wamc.orgMon, 25 Jul 2016 14:10:00 +0000Water In Plain Sight: Hope For A Thirsty WorldAllison DunneMore than a month after Rockland County residents were notified that too much of a certain chemical was detected in the drinking water, the legislature’s Environmental Committee held a panel Wednesday on the topic.Following Water Issue In Rockland, Legislator Holds Informational Panelhttp://wamc.org/post/following-water-issue-rockland-legislator-holds-informational-panel
139875 as http://wamc.orgThu, 12 May 2016 22:46:32 +0000Following Water Issue In Rockland, Legislator Holds Informational PanelAllison DunneThe day after results from water samples at Ulster County facilities showed elevated levels of lead, Kingston city officials released their most recent water testing results. The tests show the problem is not at the source.Ulster County, Kingston Post Results For Water Testing For Leadhttp://wamc.org/post/ulster-county-kingston-post-results-water-testing-lead
139759 as http://wamc.orgWed, 11 May 2016 17:01:40 +0000Ulster County, Kingston Post Results For Water Testing For LeadAllison DunneOne day after results from a test of drinking water at Ulster County facilities showed elevated levels of lead, Kingston officials released their own results.Kingston, Ulster County Test For Lead In Drinking Waterhttp://wamc.org/post/kingston-ulster-county-test-lead-drinking-water
139738 as http://wamc.orgWed, 11 May 2016 12:43:30 +0000Kingston, Ulster County Test For Lead In Drinking WaterLucas WillardThe New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation say tests are showing decontamination of the Hoosick Falls water system is successful.Officials Say Hoosick Falls Filtration System Is Working Properlyhttp://wamc.org/post/officials-say-hoosick-falls-filtration-system-working-properly
136446 as http://wamc.orgWed, 23 Mar 2016 20:50:09 +0000Officials Say Hoosick Falls Filtration System Is Working ProperlyLucas WillardAn environmental law firm has filed a class-action suit against two companies connected with the water contamination in the Rensselaer County village of Hoosick Falls. Meanwhile, neighboring communities are discovering the presence of the same chemical.Class Action Suit In Hoosick Falls As Water Fears Spread Nearbyhttp://wamc.org/post/class-action-suit-hoosick-falls-water-fears-spread-nearby
134581 as http://wamc.orgThu, 25 Feb 2016 21:12:17 +0000Class Action Suit In Hoosick Falls As Water Fears Spread NearbyLucas WillardA Central New York Mayor and a Capital Region Congressman are advocating for a new federally funded tool to ensure communities across New York and the U.S. have access to clean drinking water.Rep. Tonko, Syracuse Mayor Push For Water Infrastructure Fundinghttp://wamc.org/post/rep-tonko-syracuse-mayor-push-water-infrastructure-funding
131238 as http://wamc.orgWed, 06 Jan 2016 20:25:55 +0000Rep. Tonko, Syracuse Mayor Push For Water Infrastructure FundingJoe DonahueDragons Alive celebrates life and wellness through the ancient sport of dragonboating. The Dragons Alive team is made up of multiple crews, including breast cancer survivors, friends and family, and community members who support and respect its mission. Feed the Dragon , the second annual dragon festival to be held this Saturday, July 18 from 8-3 pm at Mohawk Valley Marine in Alplaus, NY. This year’s event is going to support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and help promote fitness and the sport of dragon boating in our region. To find out more, we welcome: Louisa Matthew, professor at Union College, founding member of Dragons Alive and Festival coordinator; Robert Baker, manager of Farm Projects & Food Drives for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York; and Florence Lynds, a member of Dragons Alive and Dragon Boat Festival team recruiter.'Feed the Dragon' - Dragon Boat Festival On 7/18http://wamc.org/post/feed-dragon-dragon-boat-festival-718
119471 as http://wamc.orgMon, 13 Jul 2015 14:33:00 +0000'Feed the Dragon' - Dragon Boat Festival On 7/18Pat BradleyOfficials in a Vermont town have hired a construction company to start working on a $5.5 million municipal water system.Vermont Town To Spend $5.5 Million On New Water Systemhttp://wamc.org/post/vermont-town-spend-55-million-new-water-system
113607 as http://wamc.orgSun, 19 Apr 2015 17:45:00 +0000Vermont Town To Spend $5.5 Million On New Water SystemAllison DunneThere is growing concern in the Hudson Valley about the main water source for Kingston and whether it should be bottled. And today, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation designated a lead agency for an environmental review process of the proposal. At least one group is disappointed in the decision. In a letter dated October 24, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says it has no objection to the Town of Ulster Town Board assuming lead agency status for a water bottling project. The lead agency status is for SEQR, or the state environmental quality review process for a proposed water bottling facility from California-based Niagara Bottling. This comes after environmental group Riverkeeper was among those who recently penned a letter to the DEC requesting that DEC itself take on lead agency status. Kate Hudson is watershed program director for Westchester-based Riverkeeper. “We are, of course, disappointed that they didn’t decide to exercise theirNYS DEC Okays Lead Agency For Proposed Water Bottling Projecthttp://wamc.org/post/nys-dec-okays-lead-agency-proposed-water-bottling-project
101601 as http://wamc.orgFri, 24 Oct 2014 22:12:43 +0000NYS DEC Okays Lead Agency For Proposed Water Bottling ProjectLucas WillardBRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A water company buying up smaller systems to consolidate service in Connecticut is seeking a nearly 17 percent rate increase. Aquarion Water Co. of Connecticut said Wednesday.an increase would generate about $27 million in revenue and cost the average customer about $7 a month. Aquarion serves 625,000 customers in 47 cities and towns in Connecticut. It says it has spent more than $143 million to improve its delivery and other systems. A spokesman for the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority says Aquarion's last rate increase was 11.3 percent in September 2010. A formal request for a higher rate is expected within 30 to 60 days. Aquarion has acquired smaller water systems, primarily in western Connecticut, to improve service. Regulators have encouraged the consolidation to improve access to running water and lower operation costs Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.Conn. Water Company Seeks 17% Rate Increasehttp://wamc.org/post/conn-water-company-seeks-17-rate-increase
58744 as http://wamc.orgThu, 28 Feb 2013 02:00:00 +0000Conn. Water Company Seeks 17% Rate Increase